Decentralized Finance news and trends

Kelp DAO $293 Million Hack Largest DeFi Theft of 2026
Cryptocurrency // April 19, 2026

Hackers have reportedly stolen nearly $300 million from decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Kelp DAO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Chainalysis Warns of ‘Concerning’ Vulnerabilities in DeFi Platforms
Blockchain // November 04, 2025

Chainalysis’ CEO is warning against critical security weaknesses in the decentralized (DeFi) finance space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Senate Committee Creates Framework for Crypto Market Structure Bill
Cryptocurrency // June 24, 2025

Republican senators on Tuesday (June 24) unveiled a set of principles to serve as a framework for the development of legislation for digital assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Visa: Stablecoins Represent Opportunities in Emerging Markets, Cross-Border Money Movement
Cryptocurrency // June 23, 2025

Stablecoins represent an important opportunity for a subset of use cases, including in emerging markets, Visa Chief Product and Strategy Officer Jack Forestell wrote in a Sunday (June 22) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Making Stablecoins ‘Grandma-Friendly’

May 29, 2025
Paying with crypto is a logistics problem, and that logistics problem creates a user experience bottleneck. Stablecoins want to solve that, but can they? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

What Was Crypto’s Biggest 2024 Story? Hint: It Wasn’t Named Elon

December 23, 2024
For once in its recent history, the cryptocurrency sector is likely ending the year on a high. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Fed Action Against Customers Bank Underscores Crypto’s Challenges

August 12, 2024
Despite the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, Web3 businesses need banking partners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Is DeFi Infrastructure ‘Tailor-Made’ for Managing Crypto Risks?

May 26, 2023
While crypto’s future in the U.S. remains as shrouded as ever, it’s a different story elsewhere. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Quick Reads
DeFi Investors Pull $14 Billion Following Cyberattacks

May 06, 2026
Cryptocurrency investors are reportedly exiting the decentralized finance (DeFi) space following two high-profile hacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Kelp DAO $293 Million Hack Largest DeFi Theft of 2026

April 19, 2026
Hackers have reportedly stolen nearly $300 million from decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Kelp DAO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Chainalysis Warns of ‘Concerning’ Vulnerabilities in DeFi Platforms

November 04, 2025
Chainalysis’ CEO is warning against critical security weaknesses in the decentralized (DeFi) finance space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Senate Committee Creates Framework for Crypto Market Structure Bill

June 24, 2025
Republican senators on Tuesday (June 24) unveiled a set of principles to serve as a framework for the development of legislation for digital assets. Get the Full Story Complete the...